1. 1. Chocolate Crullers is a healthy version of deep-fried, high in fat donuts. This simple gourmet recipe for chocolate crullers is baked in the oven so there are lesser calories and less fat. You can reach for another portion without the guilt if you are watching you calorie intake. Traditionally, cruller, also known as twister, is a pastry. It is shaped like a donut but twirled around like a circle of braids. The dough is formed into a rectangle and then cut in the middle. It is then pulled and twisted on the sides. The cruller resembles a small braided torpedo and has long been a staple in New England since the time of the Pilgrims. Cruller is not always twisted, sometimes it is formed into a small loaf or stick shape and is made of denser dough that resembles a cake doughnut. The French version of cruller is a ring- shaped and fluted doughnut. It is made of choux pastry and has an airy and light texture. To make chocolate cullers even yummier there are many ways to dress up. You can top it with plain powdered sugar, confectioners or icing. Or for a healthier treat, coat thisuniquely French treat with honey or sprinkle it with cinnamon. The name cruller comes from the early 19th century Dutch term kruller, from the word krullen, which translates to curl. Crullers are traditionally made and served on Shrove Tuesday in Germany and other European countries, to use up the fat in the kitchen before Lent comes. In other countries, like Scandinavia, crullers are often enjoyed during Christmas. Crullers are known as Klejner in Denmark, while in Sweden it is known as "Klenater," both terms originating from Low German. Even if crullers are not as popular as its more universal cousin, the donut, they are commonly found in certain parts of the United States like New England, the North Central, and Mid-Atlantic and in Canada where it can also be found. Ingredients 2 well beaten eggs 1 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon melted butter 1 square grated chocolate 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder 2/3 cup sweet milk 3 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1. Beat eggs, sugar, butter, chocolate, and cinnamon together in a bowl until you get a smooth paste. Then add sweet milk and all purpose flour with baking powder, mixing well. 2. Roll out one-fourth of an inch thick and cut with a doughnut cutter. Arrange them on a baking cookie tray and bake in a preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes. Allow it to cool on a tray. 3. Sprinkle sugar powder on top while the crullers are still hot. Place them on a pudding dish and you are done.